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Centers and Facilities

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. Located across the U.S., the agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000 civil servants, and works with many more U.S. contractors, academia, and international and commercial partners to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

NASA Headquarters

Ames Research Center

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Glenn Research Center

Goddard Space Flight Center

Goddard Institute for Space Studies

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Johnson Space Center

Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility

Kennedy Space Center

Langley Research Center

Marshall Space Flight Center

Michoud Assembly Facility

NASA Engineering and Safety Center

NASA Safety Center

NASA Shared Services Center

Neil Armstrong Test Facility

Stennis Space Center

Wallops Flight Facility

White Sands Test Facility

Ways to Visit

NASA Socials

Unique opportunities at centers and facilities for NASA's social media followers to learn and share information about the agency's missions, people, and programs.

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Social Media followers listen to talks and participate in tours.

Live Launches

Witnessing a live rocket launch is a jaw-dropping, bucket-list experience. Visitor Centers at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility provide the closest public viewing of rocket launches with live launch commentary from space experts.

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Guests at the Banana Creek viewing site watch the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft.

Know Before You Go

NASA centers and facilities are federal government installations and require all U.S. citizens, 18 years or older, to present unexpired, government-issued photo identification before being allowed entry. Please be advised that pre-approved registration and/or sponsorship by a NASA employee is required for access. A complete list of acceptable forms of identification can be found here.

Are you REAL ID ready? Beginning May 7, 2025, access to all NASA centers and facilities will require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card for entry. Visit tsa.gov/real-id for information on how to obtain REAL ID-compliant identification.